112Unified Emergency Number

126General Inspection

Illicit firearm seized by MIA

The officers of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Regional Main Division, as a result of operative-searching and investigative activities, detained resident of Jikhshkari village, Besik Z. (DoB 1984). Detainee was taken under arrest in Obuji village, Tsalenjikha for illicit purchase, keeping and carrying of firearms and ammunition, illegal use of drugs repeatedly and resistance to the police. Investigation established that in the moment of detention Besik Z. was under the influence of drugs. Personal search conducted by the law enforcers also revealed that he was carrying AKC automatic weapon. In the moment of detention, Besik Z. offered resistance to the police. Drug test revealed that he was under the influence of narcotics repeatedly. Detainee has already pleaded guilty. Investigation is in progress on the fact of illicit purchase, keeping and carrying of firearms and ammunition, illegal use of drugs repeatedly and resistance to the police (articles 236, I and II part, 273, and article 353 I part of the Criminal Code).